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Videos

Special Olympics has competitions, programs and initiatives all around the world, every day of the year. Here's a look at what it's all about.

How to Color Pictures with Adobe Illustrator

Looking for a way to bring your black and white illustrations to life? In this video, Bobby Jones, Special Olympics Virginia, demonstrates how to color in pictures using Adobe Illustrator.

Devin Booker interviewed by ESPN’s Maria Taylor on NBA’s Instagram Live about Global Ambassador role

Devin Booker joined ESPN’s Maria Taylor on NBA’s Instagram Live to talk about his Global Ambassador role, his relationship with his sister and how he’s staying busy during the NBA hiatus. Read the full article.

Fit Feet Goes to South Africa

Special Olympics athletes deserve to be healthy from head to toe, just like everyone else. See how our Fit Feet program makes this happen!

Healthcare for All

Over 80% of healthcare providers are not professionally trained to treat people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Yet, people with ID are more vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. Learn More!

Stay at Home by Hanna

Hanna Joy Atkinson, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger from Colorado, shares these tips to have fun and keep busy while indoors.

World Health Day Video Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

To all the healthcare professionals working tirelessly at the front line of the #COVID19 crisis, we salute you, we applaud you, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! #WorldHealthDay2020

World Health Day

Special Olympics athletes from around the world thank our healthcare workers for their tireless efforts to keep us all safe!

Joyce’s Story

In Africa and elsewhere, Special Olympics conducts crucial outreach to help spread understanding about people with intellectual disabilities. This overcomes harsh stigma and brings new awareness among caregivers and others working with this vulnerable population. Here's just a glimpse into how this has brought new hope to Joyce, a young girl in Uganda.

"It's Fantastic!"

Dr. Veenu Seth was introduced to inclusive health through her volunteer work in nutrition education and health promotion in the Asia-Pacific region. She saw its power among students with disabilities in India. She was amazed by the difference it makes!

Coach Mark Turgeon

University of Maryland College Park, men’s head basketball coach, Mark Turgeon has a passion for helping Special Olympics athletes stay fit through the game of basketball

MUST WATCH!! Motivational Speech 1% Better - Chris Nikic

Chris Nikic speech on his 1% philosophy given at the HMH National Sales Conference in 2019.

Fall Out 2 Chelseas Scene

Chelsea Werner, a gymnast and model with Down syndrome, has a significant role in Fall Out 2 – You Got This! demonstrating both her leadership and athletic abilities as a coach assistant. She is seen encouraging team members, doing flip dismounts off the beam and back flip tumbling passes on the mat.